I am currently a Lecturer in Engineering Design at a University, prior to this I worked in secondary schools as a specialist physics teacher. My experience from working at these levels of education has emphasised the need to ensure fundamentals in science are mastered by students for continued success in education & beyond. My resources aim to clearly communicate complex scientific principles through clear visuals and explanations - with well structured tasks to practice what has been learnt.
I am currently a Lecturer in Engineering Design at a University, prior to this I worked in secondary schools as a specialist physics teacher. My experience from working at these levels of education has emphasised the need to ensure fundamentals in science are mastered by students for continued success in education & beyond. My resources aim to clearly communicate complex scientific principles through clear visuals and explanations - with well structured tasks to practice what has been learnt.
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ’ Lenses’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point.
Lesson Objectives:
Explain the purpose of lenses.
Describe what a convex and concave lenses are.
Construct ray diagrams for convex and concave lenses.
Calculate magnification produce by a lens.
6 Lessons covering the topic of Electromagnetism for the AQA GCSE 9-1.
Lessons included:
Magnets and Magnetic fields
Magnetic field and current
The Motor Effect
The Generator Effect
AC DC Generators
Transformers and the National Grid
Please take time to review detail of each included resources before purchase to check suitability for your teaching.
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on the Transformers and the National Grid written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point.
Lesson Objectives:
Explain the principle behind transformers
Explain how the ratio of the p.d across two coils relates the number coil turns
Calculate the current from the transformer input supply to provide a set power output
Detail the advantages power transmission at high p.d
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on the AC DC generators written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point.
Explain how the generator effect is used in an alternator to generate ac
Explain how a ‘dynamo’ generates dc current
Interpret graphs of potential difference generated in the coil against time.
Explain how a moving-coil microphone works.
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Reflection of Light (Diffuse and specular reflection) ’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification.
Lesson Objectives:
Identify and explain different methods of reflecting waves.
Investigate the law of reflection.
Draw ray diagrams for different objects.
Explain and draw virtual images.
Explain what happens to light rays when they reflect of different types of surfaces.
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on the generator effect written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point.
Explain what the generator effect is
Explain how potential difference can be induced in a wire
Identify what affects the size of induced potential difference in a generator
Detail how to deduce the direction of induced current
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on Energy resources and environment + Supply and Demand written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point.
Lesson Objectives:
Describe the environmental impact arising from the use of different energy resources
Identify why some energy resources are more reliable than others
Explain patterns and trends in the use of energy resources
Consider the environmental issues that may arise from the use of different energy resources
Discuss environmental issues arising from the use of energy resources in relation to political, social, ethical and economic aspects.
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on the motor effect written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point.
Lesson Objectives:
Explain the ‘motor effect’;
Recall and use Flemings left-hand rule
State what is meant by magnetic flux density
Calculate the force on a current carrying wire
Detail how a simple electric motor works
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on Magnets Fields & Currents written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point.
Lesson Objectives:
Explain the relationship between electric current and magnetic fields
Draw the magnetic field around a current carrying wire
Identify ways in which an electromagnetic field strength can be increased
Explain what an electromagnet is and how once can be made
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on Magnets and Magnetic Fields written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point.
Lesson Objectives:
State the basic information about magnets and how they interact
Explain how to plot a magnetic field using a plotting compass
Explain what induced magnetism is and identify magnetic materials
Detail how a compass can be used for navigation
5 lessons covering the unit of Wave Properties for AQA GCSE Physics.
Lesson include:
Properties of Waves
Reflection and Refraction of Waves
Sound
Ultrasound
Seismic Waves
Please read individual resources descriptions for each item in the bundle for further detail.
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ’ Ultrasound’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point.
Lesson Objectives:
State what ultrasound waves are
State what happens to an ultrasound wave when it meets a boundary
Explain how ultrasound waves can be used to find how far away something is
Detail how ultrasound can be used in medicine & industrial imaging
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ’ Seismic Waves’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point.
Lesson Objectives:
State what seismic waves are
Identify and state different layers of the earths structure
Explain how seismic waves are produced
Explain what primary and secondary seismic waves are
Detail how seismic waves can provide information about the Earth’s structure
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ’ Sound’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point.
Lesson Objectives:
Explain what sound is in terms of a wave.
Explain what an echo is and how it occurs.
Detail what effect amplitude has on sound.
Detail what effect pitch has on sound.
Explain how the human ear detects sound and the limits of the human ear.
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ’ Reflection and Refraction of Waves’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point.
Includes PowerPoint, 3 task sh
Lesson Objectives:
State what is meant by reflection of a wave.
State what is meant by refraction of a wave.
Explain how ‘incident waves’ relate to ‘reflected waves’.
Identify and explain properties of waves that change due to refraction.
The ishihara colour blind test in PowerPoint form to provide an in class activity.
10 images are shown which contain a number which depending on vision will present possibility of a colour vision deficiency.
NOTE: The lenses lesson (listed as lesson 4) had been missing from this bundle, this had now been rectified.
5 lessons covering the unit of Light and Lenses for AQA GCSE Physics.
Lesson include:
Reflection of Light (
Refraction of Light
Light and Colour
Lenses
Using Lenses
Please read individual resources descriptions for each item in the bundle for further detail.
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ’ Using Lenses’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point.
Lesson Objectives:
- Draw ray diagrams using lens symbols.
- Explain what is meant by the position and nature of an image.
- Detail how to find the position of an image formed by a lens using a ray diagram
- Construct ray diagrams to explain how lenses correct vision.
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Atoms and Radiation' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson provides a basic introduction to the unit of Nuclear Radiation, ideal for introduction and low ability groups.
Starter prompts pupils to write or draw what they know about nuclear radiation onto a post-it note, this can then be reviewed by the teacher to start a discussion on misconceptions and highlighting good knowledge. A brief background on the discovery of radiation is given in relation to Henri Becquerel and Marie Curie. A simple explanation of nuclear radiation is given with some review of the nucleus and ionising radiation. Detection of radiation is highlight with a Geiger-muller tube and counter. The three types of nuclear radiations are stated and the nature of random nuclear decay is highlighted. The lesson concludes with a fun true or false about nuclear radiation with some videos to offer further explanation where appropriate.
A summary worksheet is provided.
Lesson Objectives:
- Explain what a radioactive substance is & what makes a substance radioactive.
- Explain how radioactivity can be detected.
- Recall the different types of radiation that is emitted from a radioactive substance.
- Explain what is meant by ‘nuclear decay’.
4 lessons covering the unit of Forces and Pressure for AQA GCSE Physics.
Lesson include:
Pressure and Surfaces
Pressure and Liquids
Atmospheric Pressure
Upthrust and Flotation
Please read individual resources descriptions for each item in the bundle for further detail.